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  4. I need special assistance during screening, whom can I contact before arriving to the airport?

I need special assistance during screening, whom can I contact before arriving to the airport?

TSA Cares is a helpline that provides travelers with disabilities, medical conditions and other special circumstances additional assistance during the security screening process.

Contact us 72 hours prior to traveling with questions about screening policies, procedures and what to expect at the security checkpoint. You may call (855) 787-2227 or submit an online form.